The County of Riverside is soliciting quotations for one 4 x 4 mini dump truck. The contract includes the purchase of the truck, manufacturer's standard warranty, dump-bed body manufacturer's warranty, and sales tax. The contract was awarded to Raceway Ford, the apparent low bidder, with a total price of $48,774.15. The key aspects of this contract include the procurement of a specific type of vehicle, the inclusion of warranties, and the application of sales tax.
• The contract is for the purchase of one 4 x 4 mini dump truck.
• The contract includes manufacturer's standard warranty and dump-bed body manufacturer's warranty.
• The contract includes sales tax, with a rate of 8% applied.
• The contract was awarded to Raceway Ford, with a total price of $48,774.15.
• The contract includes a local preference, but no preference was applied since both bidders qualified.